Physical Therapist Assistant

Paxxon Healthcare Services, is dedicated to providing evidence-based, person-centered therapeutic services to residents. We are proud to remain a therapist-owned and operated company that believes in a unique and innovative approach to geriatric care.

We are looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to act as the patient's partner throughout the trip of restoring motion and ensuring that the client will function at their personal best. As a result, you will maximize the quality of life and movement potential within the promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment or intervention, and rehabilitation.

Hours and Location
Part time and PRN hours available! Potential for full time hours! Assisted Living Facility in Calhoun, GA

• Demonstrate skill in the use and proper choice of physical therapy techniques and treat patients effectively with good response.
• Maintain and enhance patient dignity and modesty during treatments.
• Show appropriate therapist-patient rapport explaining treatments and discussing reasons for occupational therapy with patient, etc.
• Follow accepted precautions and contraindications for treatment.
• Utilize appropriate therapeutic techniques.
• Provide accurate and timely patient records.
• Complete daily documentation procedures ensuring all services are appropriately accounted for from a clinical and billing perspective.
• Communicate and document significant changes in patient progress as a result of treatment and accept modified treatment plan if needed.
• Document equipment provided, home programs and handouts given to the patient.
• Document all communication with physicians and POA concerning patient's status.
• Communicate with others maintaining a professional attitude to assure quality care.
• If directed by the Physical Therapist, contact physicians as needed to clarify diagnosis or orders, change treatment, or discharge.
• Consult patient's POA, nurses, social workers, occupational and speech therapists, and physicians as appropriate and needed.
• Notify facility personnel and family as to use of equipment.
• Attend patient-related meetings in accordance with facility policy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of insurance guidelines as related to applicable rehabilitation services.
• Perform all other duties and functions necessary for the maintenance of efficient, economic and quality operation of the department.
• Project and maintain a professional appearance.
• Make suggestions for department improvement and assist in development of these as appropriate.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities utilizing support personnel where appropriate to perform activities not requiring a licensed Physical Therapist.

• Intensive education and clinical expertise
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Drive to learn and grow continually
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Physical Therapy Assistants must possess an appropriate Associate of Science degree from an accredited institution.

Physical Therapy Assistants must be licensed in the state practicing by the Board of Physical Therapy and provide an acceptable Criminal Background Check.

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